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luxury home on Oahu's North Shore has collapsed into the ocean, leaving behind a trail of debris that's now littering a public beach. The homeowner, Josh VanEmmerik, is being sued by the state of Hawaii for failing to prevent the disaster.

    Footage shows the house crumbling into the waves, with debris including concrete, wood, and broken glass scattered across the beach. Locals are outraged, with one resident, Kevin Makana Emery, posting on Instagram that his daughter plays on the beach and it's now covered in broken glass.

    The state is seeking financial damages to restore the area to its natural state and demanding VanEmmerik clean up the mess. He had already been fined $77,000 last year for violating erosion control laws and failing to remove unauthorized structures from his property.

    Despite warnings of severe erosion, VanEmmerik purchased the home in 2021 for $1 million and later listed it for sale at $2.5 million before dropping the price to $2 million. He had attempted to save the property by placing sandbags and other barriers, but these efforts didn't comply with state regulations.

    The lawsuit argues that the debris became "unwanted material" on state-owned land when the house collapsed, and the state is determined to clean up the wreckage for public safety. Locals are furious at both VanEmmerik and the state, accusing officials of dragging their feet in addressing the issue.

    Demolition crews have begun tearing down the remnants of the house, but the damage to the beach remains a concern. The state hopes to restore the area to its former glory, but it's likely to be a costly and lengthy process.